It is important to read the instruction book that comes with
your monitor to fully understand its operation and obtain maximum benefits. We
get many calls regarding the operation of these monitors, programming, etc., and
the answers are almost always in the manual. Some points are not covered or
emphasized enough, therefore, please read the following information in addition
to the manual.

The most common error made by users of all types of chest
strap monitors is not adjusting the chest strap tight enough. This causes
erroneous readings because the electrodes on the transmitter are not tight
enough against the skin to receive a reliable EKG signal. For most people the
stretch in the elastic belt should be about 8". A few people might be able
to get by with 6 to 7” and a few might require 9 to 10". By stretch in
the belt we mean the distance between the two ends when the strap is placed
around the chest before the ends are connected. Proper length can be determined
by measuring the circumference of your chest where the transmitter will be
placed. Adjust the elastic strap to measure 8" shorter than the chest
measurement. Remember to re-adjust the tension whenever needed as the belt ages.
Eventually a replacement will be required due to loss of elasticity. These are
available from our service center at low cost.

Moisture is needed to conduct the signal between the skin and
the electrodes. This can be done with saliva. Do not use petroleum jelly,
KY jelly, or similar compounds on the electrodes. They will impair the pickup of
the EKG signal by the electrodes. Most people will need nothing more than
saliva. Once the user starts to sweat the monitor will usually work perfectly.
For those few users who cannot get a satisfactory signal even after starting to
sweat a conductivegel of the type used for taking EKG's can be
put on the electrodes. This usually solves any problems. Our service center has
EKG conductive gel available for $5.00 for a tube that will last about year of
average use. It is water soluble and not messy.

Polar Electro
Inc. / Polar Electro Oy warrant to the original
consumer / purchaser of this product that the product will be free from
defects in material or workmanship for two-years from the date of purchase.
Warranty does not cover the receiver or the transmitter battery, damage due to
misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the precautions; improper
maintenance, commercial use, cracked or broken cases.

Keep your unit clean.
Clean it with a mild soap and water solution. Dry it carefully with a soft
towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or
cleaning chemicals.

Do not expose the heart
rate monitor to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in
a car.

Do not bend or stretch the
transmitter. This may damage the electrodes.

Do not dry the transmitter
in any other way than with a towel. Mishandling may damage the electrodes.

WearLink
Strap

To prolong the life of your strap and transmitter
disconnect the transmitter completely from the strap after each use. Rinse
both pieces and leave them apart to air dry until the next use. Do not put
in washing machine, hand wash with a mild soap.

Do not spin-dry the strap
or put the strap in a dryer! Do not iron the strap!

WearLink
Transmitter Battery

The estimated average
battery lifespan of the transmitter is 2 years (usage: 1h/day, 7 days/week).
If your transmitter stops working, it might be due to the battery running out.

In order to ensure the maximum life span of the
connector's battery cover, open it only when you need to change the battery.
We recommend that you change the sealing ring of the battery cover every time
you change the battery. You can get the sealing ring/battery kits from
Creative Health Products / Polar Service Center. Additional
sealing rings are also available.

Erratic readings can also be caused by proximity to a source
of electrical or magnetic interference. For example, some (not all) treadmills,
stair climbers, exercise bikes, etc. have electric motors or controls or readouts
that can cause interference and thus erratic readings. Also, if the monitor is
near a TV screen, computer, electric motor, or a running automobile, any of
these can also cause erratic readings. However, it is often helpful to hold the
watch unit close to the chest strap and read it while it is held close. This
makes the signal the watch receives from the chest transmitter stronger relative
to any interference. The Polar models with coded transmitters minimize these
problems.

The
battery in the watch portion is replaceable and the estimated life is
approximately 1 ½ years at 1 hour per day 7 days a week, Because your watch is water resistant it is recommended it be
returned to Polar Service Center for battery replacement so new gaskets can be
installed and the watch checked in a vacuum chamber for water resistance.

Although the receivers are water resistant you should be
careful not to push the buttons when under water. This can put an excessive
amount of pressure against the button seals and possibly cause leakage. As with
any watch, prolonged exposure to heat or direct sunlight should be avoided since
heat can weaken the seal of the crystal face resulting in possible leakage.